Students will learn about their own community using technology tools including Glogster, Mapquest, and Voicethread. In this engaging unit, children will develop a deeper understanding of the resources and people needed in a community and compare this to Brian's community in Kenya, Africa. The final project, using Voicethread, will give students the opportunity to reflect on their future role within their community.
After learning more about Brian and his community, post questions on the blog.
Observe students understanding of a community as they contribute to the word cloud on Wordle.
Use student community journals and civics rubric to assess standards.
Copy the links of the Voicethreads and send them to Brian. Please send exemplary Voicethreads to EFAC DREAMS coordinators.
This is a great opportunity for students to demonstrate understanding of all of the concepts taught. Use the rubrics above to allow students another opportunity to demonstrate proficiency.
Students will learn about their own community using technology tools including Glogster, Mapquest, and Voicethread. In this engaging unit, children will develop a deeper understanding of the resources and people needed in a community and compare this to Brian's community in Kenya, Africa. The final project, using Voicethread, will give students the opportunity to reflect on their future role within their community.
Standards
Timeline
Lesson
Links/Resources
Ways to Connect
Assessment
Introduction and Civics
Use student community journals and civics rubric to assess standards.
Geography
Brian's Community
Economics
Final Project
three to four sessions.